Pilot vs Santa Cruz
Honda · Hyundai
1/4 Mile winner
Pilot
Beats the Santa Cruz by 0.14s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Pilot beats the Santa Cruz comfortably, finishing 0.14 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Pilot thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
285 hp
281 hp
0–100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
Top speed
209 km/h
215 km/h
Engine
V6
2.5L Turbocharged Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
360 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$40,000
$40,799
Simulated race times
Distance
Pilot
Santa Cruz
100 m
6.410s
6.513s
1/8 mile
9.522s
9.651s
1/4 mile
14.421s
14.562s
1 km
26.261s
26.307s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Pilot is $40,000 vs $40,799 for the Santa Cruz — a $799 gap. 0–100 km/h: Pilot is 0.20s quicker (6.3s vs 6.5s). Top speed: Santa Cruz runs to 215 km/h, 6 km/h higher than Pilot.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Pilot or the Santa Cruz?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Pilot is faster, beating the Santa Cruz by 0.14 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Pilot vs the Santa Cruz?
The Pilot hits 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, while the Santa Cruz does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Pilot produces 285 hp; the Santa Cruz produces 281 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Pilot tops out at 209 km/h, and the Santa Cruz reaches 215 km/h.
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